Dream

10: Real Encounter

A month later, the plane that flies VISION in Tullamarine airport has landed. They are greeted by LIGHT who excitedly welcome them when they pass by the fans. VISION members wave their hands to greet the fans back. After that, they go to their van which will bring them to the hotel. Upon arriving, Changsub and Sungjae decide to sleep as they have jetlag, while the rest of the members decide to stroll around the hotel.

After strolling, eating dessert and greeting some fans, they decide to go back to the hotel, waking up the 2 members to visit some famous tourist attraction in Melbourne. Of course, they don't forget to take pictures for memories. They end their day by having dinner in an Italian restaurant before going back to the hotel to rest.

It's 11.30 PM now and all, but Sungjae, have fallen asleep. He shouldn't have slept in the afternoon as it's always hard for him to sleep at night after taking nap in the afternoon. Tired of rolling his body on the bed, Sungjae takes his hoodie, leaving Changsub and Ilhoon, and take a walk around the city, hoping he'll be tired enough to sleep afterwards. He enjoys his time looking around Melbourne which's still quite busy.

Joy is on her way home from working on an assignment with Yeri. She decides to go home by walking after finding the nice weather. Not long after that, it starts to drizzle and Joy opens up her umbrella straight away. When the light for the pedestrian is red, she stops. While waiting, a man with hoodies stands beside her. "Do you want this?" Joy offers to share her umbrella.

Hearing someone talk to him, Sungjae turns his head, "Ahh.. no it's okay."

Joy is surprised to see the person beside her. It's a bit dark, but she still can see who it is. She is familiar with his voice too. 'No way,' Joy exclaims inside. "You're Yook Sungjae, right?" Joy asks.

"Ahh.. yes," Sungjae answers. The red light changes to green and Sungjae leaves her straight away as he doesn't feel comfortable with strangers. He has decided to go back to the hotel after seeing the rain.

"Yook Sungjae," Joy calls. Sungjae stops and sees the girl again. "I am your fan. Can I take a picture with you?" she asks. 

"Oh, sure," he replies. Joy quickly takes out her phone and tries to take selfie, but Sungjae takes over her phone and takes the selfie. He still keeps his good manner toward his fan despite doesn't like encountering strangers.

"Thank you. Where are you going?" Joy asks.

"I'm going back to the hotel."

"Ahh, I see. Fine then. Have a safe trip. See you tomorrow," Joy says. Joy still standing there, wants to see Sungjae go. To her surprise, Sungjae turns to her again after turns away.

"Sorry, but could you tell me the way to my hotel?" Sungjae asks. "My phone is dead."

"Sure. What's the name?"

"Mantra on Russel. Do you know where is it?"

"I know. I went there last time. Let's go." Joy leads the way, but turns again when she sees Sungjae's standing still.

"Uhm, can you tell me the way? I'll go there by myself." Sungjae asks since he doesn't like the idea to walk with his fan.

"Oh, right! Well, you can cross this street and keep going straight until you find a crossroad, then cross the road again. Then turn left and walk straight until you find the hotel," Joy explains. "Are you sure you can go there by yourself? From what I've heard, you're bad at direction. I don't mind sending you there."

"Hmm, I think I can. Thank you." Sungjae turns away, crossing the street, but then he turns right. He has already forgotten what that girl said. However, he keeps walking as it is too embarrassing to ask that girl again after leaving her. But suddenly someone appears beside him. It's her again.

"I was watching you and you've gone the wrong way. You should've gone straight," Joy says.

"Thanks." Sungjae changes his direction straight away. He's too embarrassed to talk with her right now. However, Joy's still walking beside him.

"May I send you to the hotel? I promise I won't do anything weird." Joy asks nervously as she keeps following him.

"Okay. But keep your promise well," Sungjae finally says after thinking about it for a while. 'She seems nice, after all,' he thinks.

"I will," Joy says with a smile. Joy walks closer beside Sungjae and she shares her umbrella with Sungjae while leading the way. "This way, sir."

The rain is getting harder and Sungjae takes over the umbrella to hold it for themselves. The situation is quiet, so Joy starts a conversation. "So, is it okay if I call you Sungjae? I know your fans normally call you oppa, but I don't want to call you oppa. I find it cheesy." Joy feels déjà vu right away after saying the last sentence. She feels like she said it before in her dream.

At the same time, Sungjae feels déjà vu. Someone has said this to him before.

Throwback

Sungjae met Joy one night in Joy's dream. They sat on the grass while chatting and teasing each other until Joy got annoyed.

Joy glares Sungjae sharply again. "Argh, you're really annoying. I can't even reply it," Sungjae laughs seeing Joy's reaction. "I don't want to call you oppa, it's cheesy and it'll be the same as your fans," Joy continues.

Throwback ends.

'Ah, maybe it's one of my fans,' he thinks. Sungjae doesn't like to talk to a stranger especially outside work, but since Joy's is helping him and she's his fan, he tries his best to get along with the conversation. "It's okay. I don't care so much about formality when I'm not in Korea. What's your name, by the way? We haven't introduced ourselves."

"Oh, right. I'm Christabella, but people call me Joy. It's my middle name and much easier to call."

"You have a pretty name," Sungjae feels familiar with the name 'Joy'. He thinks he's heard of it somewhere. "Nice to meet you, Joy. I'm Sungjae," Sungjae greets.

"Nice to meet you too, Sungjae. Where are the other members?" Joy asks.

"They're sleeping in the hotel, taking rest for concert tomorrow."

"While you're strolling around?"

"I overslept this afternoon, so I couldn't sleep," Sungjae explains. "Are you coming tomorrow?"

"I am. I'll also attend the meet and greet session," Joy answers.

"Great. Hope tomorrow will meet your expectation. We'll do our best so that everyone enjoys the concert."

"I bet we all will since we are your fans." Joy says. "I can't wait to meet the other members and get to listen to the songs live tomorrow."

"Who is your bias (favourite member)?"

"Yook Sungjae," Joy answers straight away.

"Aren't you saying that because I'm beside you?" Sungjae chuckles. 

"No way. Why would I?" Joy denies. "It really is."

Sungjae shrugs. "Who knows. Why me? Ilhoon is the most popular one." He's curious.

"I'll have too many competitors if I like him too. But then he's not my style either. I like your look, your voice and your character better. I especially like how humble, hardworking and mature you are at young age and it inspires me to be a better person."

"Woah, thanks for the compliments. I'm happy to know that I'm inspiring you."

"Your life as an idol really help me going through with my life, Sungjae. For real. I'm thankful that you're an idol," Joy says. 

"That's good to hear."

"By the way, I'm curious about something. May I ask?"

"What is it?"

"There's a number that I got from you in my dream and I've sent many messages to that number since then. What I want to ask is, do you get them?" Joy asks and Sungjae is struck. 

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